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Cekada Family History

Cekada Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cerda, Canada, Tejada, Cepeda, Terada, Pekala, Okada, Cecala, Celaya

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Where is the Cekada family from?

You can see how Cekada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cekada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cekada family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cekada's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Cekada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cekada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cekada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cekada. 100% of Cekada men worked as a Miner. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Cekada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cekada census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 202 immigration records available for the last name Cekada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Cekada. For the veterans among your Cekada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cekada lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Cekada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cekada in 1959 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

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